Table 3.

AED use in emergency scenarios and practical issues with the AED

Statement*	Yes, I would call for the AED		Uncertain, I’m not sure if the AED would be needed		No, I would not call for the AED
	n	%	n	%	n	%
In what situation would you consider the possibility to initiate use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)?
1. A participant falls to the floor suddenly with no competitors nearby.	103	56.6	72	39.6	7	3.9
2. A participant falls to the ground and is making shaking movements.	46	25.3	79	43.4	57	31.3
3. You find a participant on the floor of the changing room, with occasional breaths but you are unable to find a pulse.	157	86.3	19	10.4	6	3.3
4. You find the coach sitting on the bench, unresponsive.	124	68.1	45	24.7	13	7.1
5. A participant takes a knock to the chest from another player/equipment and they fall to the floor, holding their chest and screaming in pain.	30	16.5	56	30.8	96	52.8

	True		Uncertain		False
You have been appointed your club's health and safety officer. What is true about your AED?
1. The pads have a use by date but the battery lasts for a minimum of 20 years.	38	20.9	38	20.9	106	58.2
2. Once used, the pads can be cleaned with soapy water and then put back with the AED machine for next time.	13	7.1	30	16.5	139	76.4
3. The location of the AED should be known only to trained club members.	18	9.9	3	1.7	161	88.5
4. Some minimal training in CPR and defibrillation is necessary before a person is allowed to use the AED.	52	28.6	15	8.2	115	63.2
5. No training is necessary to use the AED in an emergency scenario.	105	57.7	25	13.7	52	28.6

*Shaded cells show the preferred response choice for each scenario.

CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation.